Shahid Kapoor's 'Oh Romeo' Finds Redemption on OTT After Box Office Flop

Mumbai. A Bollywood film made on a massive budget of 1.3 billion is currently making waves on an OTT platform. Although it struggled to find an audience during its theatrical release, the film has proven to be a hit immediately upon its digital debut.

The film, which successfully entered the top 10 list shortly after its release, is titled 'Oh Romeo'. Shahid Kapoor is known for experimenting with his characters in Bollywood. When 'Oh Romeo' was announced, there was immense excitement among fans.

Produced on a grand scale with a large budget, the film's cinematography, action, and Shahid's performance were praised, but its story failed to create the expected magic at the box office.

Shahid's film proved to be a major box office flop. However, the film's true fate was yet to be written on OTT. When 'Oh Romeo' was streamed on the OTT platform, the audience's perspective changed completely. Viewers are now highly appreciating the film's deep narrative and Shahid's 'Romeo' style.

It is a high-voltage action-romantic thriller that is being discussed for its unique story. The plot revolves around Ustara (Shahid Kapoor), a dangerous gangster. The film depicts how Ustara gets trapped in a web of betrayal by his own people and the mafia. The story is filled with mind-bending twists.

'Oh Romeo' was released on Prime Video on April 10. Within just 24 hours of its release, it secured a spot in the platform's top 10 list. Currently, Shahid's film has managed to capture the number 1 spot on the OTT trending list in India. The film's dialogues and Shahid's intense character have also become a topic of discussion on social media.

The film was produced at a cost of approximately 1.3 billion. For this film, Shahid received 450 million as his remuneration from the producers. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the film only grossed 590 million in India, while it earned only 920 million worldwide.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film features Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Tripti Dimri, and Avinash Tiwary in lead roles alongside Shahid. The film's songs have also become quite popular. Despite being a box office flop, 'Oh Romeo' is now being widely watched by audiences on the OTT platform Prime Video.